December weather forecast
Risingsun, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Risingsun, Ohio, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average high of 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In Risingsun, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Risingsun, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Risingsun, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.6 days and aggregates up to 14.33" (364mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Risingsun?

In December, in Risingsun, the average high-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically collects 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Risingsun, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Risingsun, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Risingsun, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Risingsun, OH

Average temperature in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Risingsun, OH

Average pressure in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Risingsun, OH

Average wind speed in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Risingsun, OH

Average humidity in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Risingsun, OH

Average rainfall in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Risingsun, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Risingsun, OH

Average snowfall in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Risingsun, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Risingsun, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Risingsun, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Risingsun, OH

Average UV index in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Risingsun, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Risingsun, OH

Average visibility in December - Risingsun, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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